Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Energy Power Equipment

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize, direct and conduct supplier industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
• Develop, manage, audit and improve supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing, assembly and quality control processes from the development phase to qualification and mass production
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure suppliers' ability to meet performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers through conducting and implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis and drive design solutions during early design phase with Design Engineering team
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements and Critical to Quality (CTQ) items that drive robust supplier processes to meet requirements from Design, Quality and Deployment teams
• Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
• Drive supplier improvements in materials, design, manufacturability, quality or cost reduction
• Manage supplier quality performance and work closely with Field Quality teams to address Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) involving design and/or process changes to ensure actions are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
• Domestic and International travel (average of 30 - 40% of the time) is required to engage with suppliers, possibly on short notice

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience supporting high and medium voltage substation equipment or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role. Will accept a master’s degree in same fields with 3-year work experience
• Minimum 3-year experience in Quality Systems (PPAP/APQP), NPI, and product inspection/testing
• 3-year experience with 3D CAD, DFM, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); statistical process control (SPC) a plus
• Experience with Testing/Commissioning MV+HV Equipment is a plus
• Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Previous experience managing safety critical parts
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, hands on and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
• Strong technical writing and discussion ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program